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A French soldier patrols at the Mali air force base near Bamako as troops await their deployment January 18, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 18, 2013, 5:45 odp.
A British C17 cargo aircraft arrives at the Mali air force base near Bamako January 18, 2013. The British Royal Air Force is lending logistical support to France as it sends forces to Mali. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 18, 2013, 6:29 odp.
A British soldier secures the area upon the arrival of a British C17 cargo aircraft while a French Puma helicopter takes off at the Mali air force base near Bamako January 18, 2013. The British Royal Air Force is lending logistical support to France as it sends forces to Mali. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 18, 2013, 6:17 odp.
British soldiers unload a British C17 cargo aircraft while a French Gazelle helicopter takes off at the Mali air force base near Bamako January 18, 2013. The British Royal Air Force is lending logistical support to France as it sends forces to Mali. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 18, 2013, 6:28 odp.
French soldiers carry their equipment after arriving on a US Air Force C-17 transport plane at the airport in Bamako January 22, 2013. The United States has started transporting French soldiers and equipment to Mali as part of its logistical aid to French forces fighting Islamist militants in the north of the country, a U.S. official said on Tuesday. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 22, 2013, 4:16 odp.
A French soldier carries his equipment after arriving on a US Air Force C-17 transport plane at the airport in Bamako January 22, 2013. The United States has started transporting French soldiers and equipment to Mali as part of its logistical aid to French forces fighting Islamist militants in the north of the country, a U.S. official said on Tuesday. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 22, 2013, 4:20 odp.
A French soldier checks the unloading of a French Puma helicopter from a Russian Antonov 224 at the Mali air force base near Bamako January 19, 2013. Islamist rebels in Mali abandoned the central town of Diabaly on Friday after fleeing a French air strike, military sources said, while West African troops arrived in Bamako to take on the insurgents in Mali's north. Reuters journalists travelling north of Bamako saw residents welcoming French troops and, in places, French and Malian flags hung side by side. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 19, 2013, 7:10 odp.
French helicopters arrive at an air base in Bamako, Mali January 16, 2013. French troops launched their first ground assault against Islamist rebels in Mali on Wednesday in a broadening of their operation against battle-hardened al Qaeda-linked fighters who have resisted six days of air strikes. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: MILITARY POLITICS CONFLICT TRANSPORT) Published: Led. 16, 2013, 5:35 odp.
French soldiers prepare the security zone of the Bamako airport January 23, 2013. A split emerged on Thursday in the alliance of Islamist militant groups occupying northern Mali as French and African troops prepared a major ground offensive aimed at driving al Qaeda and its allies from their safe haven in the Sahara. The zone was established on the evening of January 22. Picture taken January 23, 2013. REUTERS/Malin Palm (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 24, 2013, 7:06 odp.
French soldiers prepare the security zone of the Bamako airport January 23, 2013. A split emerged on Thursday in the alliance of Islamist militant groups occupying northern Mali as French and African troops prepared a major ground offensive aimed at driving al Qaeda and its allies from their safe haven in the Sahara. The zone was established on the evening of January 22. Picture taken January 23, 2013. REUTERS/Malin Palm (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 24, 2013, 7:07 odp.
French soldiers drink water as they prepare a security zone at Bamako airport January 23, 2013. The zone was established in the evening of January 22. A split emerged on Thursday in the alliance of Islamist militant groups occupying northern Mali as French and African troops prepared a major ground offensive aimed at driving al Qaeda and its allies from their safe haven in the Sahara. Picture taken January 23, 2013. REUTERS/Malin Palm (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 24, 2013, 7:10 odp.
French soldiers man a checkpoint at the French controlled area of the Bamako airport January 26, 2013. French special forces in Mali with air support on Saturday seized the airport and a key bridge over the Niger River at the Islamist rebel-held stronghold of Gao as France accelerated its ground offensive against al Qaeda-allied fighters. REUTERS/Malin Palm (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MILITARY) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 2:11 odp.
A French soldier hangs his clothes to dry on an armoured vehicle at the Mali air force base near Bamako as troops await their deployment January 18, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 18, 2013, 5:30 odp.
A French soldier sleeps at the Mali air force base near Bamako as troops await their deployment January 18, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 18, 2013, 6:08 odp.
A French soldier helps another to clean his weapon at the Mali air force base near Bamako as troops await their deployment January 18, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 18, 2013, 6:10 odp.
French soldiers check an aircraft, which is used to send minor equipment to frontline troops, at Bamako airport January 26, 2013. French special forces in Mali with air support on Saturday seized the airport and a key bridge over the Niger River at the Islamist rebel-held stronghold of Gao as France accelerated its ground offensive against al Qaeda-allied fighters. REUTERS/Malin Palm (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MILITARY TRANSPORT) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 2:26 odp.
A soldier loads a truck with medical equipment, which will be moved to a temporary hospital in Sevare, from Bamako airport January 26, 2013. French special forces in Mali with air support on Saturday seized the airport and a key bridge over the Niger River at the Islamist rebel-held stronghold of Gao as France accelerated its ground offensive against al Qaeda-allied fighters. REUTERS/Malin Palm (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MILITARY) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 2:31 odp.
A man reads a newspaper at a street vendor's stand in Bamako January 21, 2013. The front page of a newspaper shows French President Francois Hollande and reads "Hollande, the Liberator". French troops in armoured vehicles advanced on Sunday towards a central Malian town abandoned by Islamist rebels after days of air strikes, moving cautiously for fear of guerrilla-style counterattacks by the al Qaeda-linked fighters. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT) MILITARY) Published: Led. 21, 2013, 11:29 dop.
Malians display a picture of French President Francois Hollande for sale at a market in Bamako January 20, 2013. French troops in armoured vehicles advanced on Sunday towards a central Malian town abandoned by Islamist rebels after days of air strikes, moving cautiously for fear of guerrilla-style counterattacks by the al Qaeda-linked fighters. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 20, 2013, 7:14 odp.
A man drives a motorbike decorated with French flags among others to show his support for the international forces in Bamako January 24, 2013. A split emerged on Thursday in the alliance of Islamist militant groups occupying northern Mali as French and African troops prepared a major ground offensive aimed at driving al Qaeda and its allies from their safe haven in the Sahara. REUTERS/Malin Palm (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT TRANSPORT) Published: Led. 24, 2013, 6:46 odp.
A man rides his motorbike displaying a Malian and a French flag in Bamako January 20, 2013. French troops in armoured vehicles advanced on Sunday towards a central Malian town abandoned by Islamist rebels after days of air strikes, moving cautiously for fear of guerrilla-style counterattacks by the al Qaeda-linked fighters. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT POLITICS SOCIETY TRANSPORT) Published: Led. 20, 2013, 8:02 odp.
Young guys sell home-made French and Malian flags at a junction in downtown Bamako January 24, 2013. A split emerged on Thursday in the alliance of Islamist militant groups occupying northern Mali as French and African troops prepared a major ground offensive aimed at driving al Qaeda and its allies from their safe haven in the Sahara. REUTERS/Malin Palm (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT SOCIETY) Published: Led. 24, 2013, 6:56 odp.
Tailor Abdoulay Cissuma sews a French flag at the central market in Bamako January 24, 2013. A split emerged on Thursday in the alliance of Islamist militant groups occupying northern Mali as French and African troops prepared a major ground offensive aimed at driving al Qaeda and its allies from their safe haven in the Sahara. REUTERS/Malin Palm (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT SOCIETY) Published: Led. 24, 2013, 6:54 odp.
Tailor Abdoulay Cissuma sews a French flag at the central market in Bamako January 24, 2013. A split emerged on Thursday in the alliance of Islamist militant groups occupying northern Mali as French and African troops prepared a major ground offensive aimed at driving al Qaeda and its allies from their safe haven in the Sahara. REUTERS/Malin Palm (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST SOCIETY CONFLICT) Published: Led. 24, 2013, 6:52 odp.
Nigerian soldiers arrive at the Mali air force base near Bamako January 19, 2013. The first West African regional forces arrived in Mali on Thursday to reinforce French and Malian troops battling to push back al Qaeda-linked rebels after seven days of French air strikes. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 19, 2013, 6:42 odp.
Guns are arranged on the ground as Nigerian soldiers prepare to board a military plane before leaving for Mali, at the airport in Nigeria's northern state of Kaduna January 17, 2013. The first West African regional forces arrived in Mali on Thursday to reinforce French and Malian troops battling to push back al Qaeda-linked rebels after seven days of French air strikes. A contingent of around 100 Togolese troops landed in Bamako and was due to be joined by Nigerian forces already en route. Picture taken January 17, 2013. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde (NIGERIA - Tags: MILITARY POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) Published: Led. 18, 2013, 4:46 dop.
Togolese Army soldiers stand in preparation to leave for deployment to Mali from Togo's capital Lome January 17, 2013. A contingent of around 100 Togolese troops, which arrived at Bamako international airport, was due to be joined shortly afterwards by Nigerian forces already en route from Kaduna airport, in the north of the oil-producing state. REUTERS/Noel Kokou Tadegnon (TOGO - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) Published: Led. 17, 2013, 8:32 odp.
Helmets belonging to soldiers of the Nigerian army are seen as part of preparations for deployment to Mali, at the Nigerian Army peacekeeping centre in Jaji, near Kaduna January 17, 2013. French troops launched their first ground assault against Islamist rebels in Mali on Wednesday in a broadening of their operation against battle-hardened al Qaeda-linked fighters who have resisted six days of air strikes. West African military chiefs said the French would soon be supported by around 2,000 troops from Nigeria, Chad, Niger and other regional powers - part a U.N.-mandated deployment which had been expected to start in September but was kick-started by the French intervention. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde (NIGERIA - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MILITARY) Published: Led. 17, 2013, 1:16 odp.
Malian soldiers are seen on a pick up with a machine gun at a checkpoint in Thy, 15 km (9.3 miles) from Sevare January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 27, 2013, 12:47 odp.
A convoy of French military vehicles heads toward Sevare in the village of Somadougou January 25, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 25, 2013, 8:15 odp.
French troops drive to Segou January 16, 2013. French troops launched their first ground assault against Islamist rebels in Mali on Wednesday in a broadening of their operation against battle-hardened al Qaeda-linked fighters who have resisted six days of air strikes. REUTERS/Francois Rihouay (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MILITARY CONFLICT) Published: Led. 16, 2013, 8:15 odp.
French military pass the the town of Konobougou on their way to Segou, Mali January 17 2013. European Union states will send more than 200 military personnel to train Mali government forces in the fight against Islamist rebels. Western stakes in the crisis were underlined when Islamist gunmen took dozens of foreign and local workers hostage at an Algerian desert gas facility on Wednesday, demanding that France pull its troops out of Mali. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS MILITARY CONFLICT) Published: Led. 17, 2013, 5:39 odp.
French soldiers stand on a tank in Niono January 20, 2013. France and West African leaders called on Saturday on other world powers to commit money and logistical support for African armies readying their troops to join French soldiers already battling al Qaeda-linked militants in Mali. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS MILITARY CONFLICT) Published: Led. 20, 2013, 10:34 dop.
French soldiers walk past tanks in Niono January 20, 2013. France and West African leaders called on Saturday on other world powers to commit money and logistical support for African armies readying their troops to join French soldiers already battling al Qaeda-linked militants in Mali. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS MILITARY CONFLICT) Published: Led. 20, 2013, 10:07 dop.
A French soldier is reflected in the mirror of a military jeep in Niono January 20, 2013. France and West African leaders called on Saturday on other world powers to commit money and logistical support for African armies readying their troops to join French soldiers already battling al Qaeda-linked militants in Mali. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS MILITARY CONFLICT) Published: Led. 20, 2013, 1:38 odp.
French soldiers chat and play cards in Niono January 20, 2013. France and West African leaders called on Saturday on other world powers to commit money and logistical support for African armies readying their troops to join French soldiers already battling al Qaeda-linked militants in Mali. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS MILITARY CONFLICT) Published: Led. 20, 2013, 1:34 odp.
A Malian soldier stands guard near his machine gun in the town of Niono January 24, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY POLITICS) Published: Led. 24, 2013, 6:15 odp.
Malian soldier Aliou Doumbe poses for a picture next to a photo studio in Niono January 20, 2013. France and West African leaders called on Saturday on other world powers to commit money and logistical support for African armies readying their troops to join French soldiers already battling al Qaeda-linked militants in Mali. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS MILITARY CONFLICT) Published: Led. 20, 2013, 10:31 dop.
Malian soldiers ride in a Malian army pickup truck in Diabaly January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: MILITARY CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 8:02 odp.
A Malian soldier sits in a Malian army pickup truck mounted with a machine gun in Diabaly January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 6:53 odp.
Malian women look at a French military vehicle drive past, as part of a convoy of French military vehicles including armored personnel carriers, jeeps and supply trucks, heading toward the recently liberated town of Diabaly January 24, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 24, 2013, 5:30 odp.
A woman waves to French soldiers, which is part of a convoy of French military vehicles including armored personnel carriers, jeeps and supply trucks, heading toward the recently liberated town of Diabaly January 24, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 24, 2013, 4:50 odp.
A Malian armored vehicle, believed to be attacked by Islamist rebels, sits on the side of a road in Diabaly January 26, 2013. The attack killed at least two Malian soldiers, according to the Malian army. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: MILITARY CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 7:04 odp.
The inside of Malian army armored vehicle, believed to be attacked by Islamist rebels, is seen in Diabaly January 26, 2013. The attack killed at least two Malian soldiers, according to the Malian army. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: MILITARY CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 7:12 odp.
A woman stands near a vehicle, believed to belong to Islamist rebels and destroyed during French air strikes, in the recently liberated town of Diabaly January 24, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY POLITICS) Published: Led. 24, 2013, 6:03 odp.
A boy and a group of women stand near a vehicle, believed to belong to Islamist rebels and destroyed during French air strikes, in the recently liberated town of Diabaly January 24, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY POLITICS) Published: Led. 24, 2013, 6 odp.
A woman is seen through a bullet hole of a vehicle, believed to belong to Islamist rebels and destroyed during French air strikes, in the recently liberated town of Diabaly January 24, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY POLITICS) Published: Led. 24, 2013, 5:42 odp.
Young boys stand near vehicles, believed to belong to Islamist rebels and destroyed during French air strikes, in the recently liberated town of Diabaly January 24, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY POLITICS) Published: Led. 24, 2013, 6:30 odp.
A Malian soldier walks away from a cross believed to be removed by Islamist rebels from the church seen in the background in the recently liberated town of Diabaly January 24, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY RELIGION POLITICS) Published: Led. 24, 2013, 6:07 odp.
Malian soldiers relax in the recently liberated town of Diabaly January 24, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY POLITICS) Published: Led. 24, 2013, 6:35 odp.
Malian soldiers listen to the news on a radio in the recently liberated town of Diabaly January 24, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY POLITICS) Published: Led. 24, 2013, 6:16 odp.
A Malian soldier dries military uniforms in the recently liberated town of Diabaly January 24, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY POLITICS) Published: Led. 24, 2013, 6:48 odp.
A Malian soldier holds an AK-47 in his lap at a military checkpoint in Diabaly January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: MILITARY CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 7:20 odp.
A Malian soldier wears a pair of FC Barcelona soccer team gloves while riding in a Malian army pickup truck in Diabaly January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: MILITARY CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 6:56 odp.
Women harvest millet near the town of Niono January 24, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST AGRICULTURE SOCIETY) Published: Led. 24, 2013, 6:09 odp.
A farmer waves while riding a donkey with his family near Douentza January 28, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT SOCIETY) Published: Led. 28, 2013, 8:39 odp.
A sign for the radical Islamist group MUJAO is seen in Douentza January 29, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT) Published: Led. 29, 2013, 2:03 odp.
An armored vehicle hit by French air strikes lies in the sand in Douentza January 29, 2013. The vehicle was used by radical Islamist group MUJAO and was hit by French air strikes over a week ago. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 29, 2013, 2:05 odp.
A view shows the remains of a hotel hit by French air strikes in Douentza, Mali January 29, 2013. The hotel was used as a base for Islamists and was hit by French air strikes over a week ago. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT) Published: Led. 29, 2013, 1:58 odp.
Douentza residents Hamidou Dicko (L) and Ousmane Togo survey the remains of a hotel in Douentza January 29, 2013. The hotel was used as a base for Islamists and was hit by French air strikes over a week ago. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT) Published: Led. 29, 2013, 2:10 odp.
Douentza resident Kadjiatou poses for a picture with her child on her back in the recently liberated town, Mali January 29, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT) Published: Led. 29, 2013, 9:22 odp.
Douentza resident Hamidou Dicko stands next to a charred vehicle hit by French air strikes in the remains of a hotel in Douentza January 29, 2013. The hotel was used as a base for Islamists and was hit by French air strikes over a week ago. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT) Published: Led. 29, 2013, 2 odp.
Resident Ousmane Togo is reflected on a piece of broken mirror as he surveys the remains of a hotel hit by French air strikes in Douentza, Mali January 29, 2013. The hotel was used as a base for Islamists and was hit by French air strikes over a week ago. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) Published: Led. 29, 2013, 1:55 odp.
A man surveys the remains of a hotel hit by French air strikes in Douentza January 29, 2013. The hotel was used as a base for Islamists and was hit by French air strikes over a week ago. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT) Published: Led. 29, 2013, 1:44 odp.
¨The remains of a hotel hit by French air strikes are seen in Douentza January 29, 2013. The hotel was used as a base for Islamists and was hit by French air strikes over a week ago. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT) Published: Led. 29, 2013, 2:08 odp.
The broken sign of a hotel hit by French air strikes lies on the ground in Douentza January 29, 2013. The hotel was used as a base for Islamists and was hit by French air strikes over a week ago. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT) Published: Led. 29, 2013, 1:47 odp.
Cows graze in a compound hit by French air strikes Douentza January 29 2013. The compound was used by radical Islamist group MUJAO and was hit by French air strikes over a week ago. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY ANIMALS) Published: Led. 29, 2013, 2:07 odp.
A man prays in the recently liberated town of Douentza January 28, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Penney Published: Led. 28, 2013, 8:36 odp.
Hotel worker Abderrahmane Toure poses for a picture next to a sign for radical Islamist group Movement for Unity and Jihad in West Africa (MUJAO) in Douentza January 28, 2013. The sign reads, "There is no God but Allah and Mohammad is his prophet." REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: RELIGION CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT) Published: Led. 28, 2013, 8:32 odp.
A Malian soldier stands guard with his machine gun on the road between Konna and Sevare January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CONFLICT MILITARY POLITICS) Published: Led. 27, 2013, 5 odp.
A Malian soldier stands guard near an armoured vehicle in the recently liberated town of Konna January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 2:26 odp.
A mosque damaged in recent fighting between French-backed Malian troops and al Qaeda-linked militants is seen in the recently liberated town of Konna January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CONFLICT MILITARY POLITICS RELIGION) Published: Led. 27, 2013, 5:01 odp.
A Malian soldier walks past a destroyed vehicle, which according to Malian soldiers, belonged to Islamist rebels in the recently liberated town of Konna January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 2:18 odp.
A destroyed motorcycle is seen in an area where heavy fighting took place between Malian soldiers and Islamist rebels in the recently liberated town of Konna January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 2:30 odp.
The remains of an armoured vehicle used by al Qaeda-affiliated militants that was hit by French airstrikes are pictured in Konna, Mali, January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 27, 2013, 4:11 odp.
A destroyed vehicle with a machine gun believed to belong to Islamist rebels is seen on the road between Sevare and the recently liberated town of Konna January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY TRANSPORT POLITICS) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 3:15 odp.
Malian soldiers walk past a destroyed vehicle, which according to Malian soldiers, belonged to Islamist rebels at the prefecture of the recently liberated town of Konna January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 2:20 odp.
Storage lockers at a fish market used as a military base by al Qaeda-linked militants are seen in Konna, Mali, January 27, 2013. French airstrikes destroyed tanks and other armoured vehicles at the market last week. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY CONFLICT) Published: Led. 27, 2013, 4:48 odp.
Children wave to media in the the recently liberated town of Konna January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 2:59 odp.
A Malian soldier stands near a wall with bullet holes in the recently liberated town of Konna January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 2:15 odp.
A Malian soldier stands near a wall with bullet holes in the recently liberated town of Konna January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 2:24 odp.
A fish market is seen through a hole in the wall in Konna, Mali, January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY CONFLICT SOCIETY) Published: Led. 27, 2013, 4:46 odp.
Abandoned uniforms are seen strewn across the ground at the prefecture of the recently liberated town of Konna January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 2:22 odp.
Abandoned uniforms are seen strewn across the ground at the prefecture of the recently liberated town of Konna January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 2:21 odp.
A Malian soldier walks past burnt uniforms in the recently liberated town of Konna January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY POLITICS) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 3:18 odp.
An abandoned pair of military boots are seen on the ground near two armoured vehicles in the recently liberated town of Konna January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 2:23 odp.
A Malian soldier is seen near an unexploded shell in the recently liberated town of Konna January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 8:05 odp.
Ordnance used by al Qaeda-linked militants is pictured on the ground in Konna, Mali, January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: MILITARY CONFLICT POLITICS) Published: Led. 27, 2013, 4:19 odp.
A Mali flag patch is pictured on the uniform of a Malian soldier in Konna, Mali, January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 27, 2013, 4 odp.
ATTENTION EDITORS - VISUAL COVERAGE OF SCENES OF INJURY OR DEATH A charred body believed to be an Islamist rebel burnt by inhabitants of Konna, according to local residents, is seen in the recently liberated town of Konna January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) TEMPLATE OUT Published: Led. 27, 2013, 12:41 odp.
ATTENTION EDITORS - VISUAL COVERAGE OF SCENES OF INJURY OR DEATH A charred body believed to be an Islamist rebel burnt by inhabitants of Konna, according to local residents, is seen in the recently liberated town of Konna January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT) TEMPLATE OUT Published: Led. 27, 2013, 12:42 odp.
A Malian soldier stands guard with his machine gun on the road between Konna and Sevare January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 27, 2013, 3:34 odp.
A man rides past the well where the bodies of suspected Islamist rebels, according to UN director of Human Rights Watch, Philippe Bolopion, had been dumped in Sevare January 28, 2013. Rights groups are worried ethnic reprisals will spread as parts of the north are retaken by Malian and French troops. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT) Published: Led. 28, 2013, 11:24 dop.
ATTENTION EDITORS - VISUAL COVERAGE OF SCENES OF INJURY OR DEATH The bodies of suspected Islamist rebels, according to UN director of Human Rights Watch, Philippe Bolopion, are seen at the bottom of a well after they were dumped there, in Sevare January 28, 2013. Rights groups are worried ethnic reprisals will spread as parts of the north are retaken by Malian and French troops. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT Published: Led. 28, 2013, 11:22 dop.
Malian army officers speak to journalists at a military checkpoint in Sevare, Mali, January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: MILITARY POLITICS CONFLICT MEDIA) Published: Led. 27, 2013, 4:02 odp.
A Malian soldier makes a phone call in front of a roadside convenience store at a military checkpoint in Sevare, Mali, January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY CONFLICT) Published: Led. 27, 2013, 3:59 odp.
¨ Malian soldier Ousmane Cisse stands guard on an open road outside Sevare, Mali, January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: MILITARY POLITICS CONFLICT) Published: Led. 27, 2013, 4:42 odp.
Malian soldier Ousmane Cisse stands guard on an open road outside Sevare, Mali, January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: MILITARY POLITICS CONFLICT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) Published: Led. 27, 2013, 4:40 odp.
Malian soldiers inspect a car at a checkpoint in Thy, 15 km (9.3 miles) from Sevare January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 27, 2013, 12:49 odp.
A Malian soldier inspects a car at a checkpoint in Thy, 15 km (9.3 miles) from Sevare January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 27, 2013, 12:51 odp.
A Malian soldier stands guard on the road between Konna and Sevare January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 27, 2013, 5:06 odp.
A child sits on a wall in a refugee camp in Sevare January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT POLITICS) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 6:23 odp.
Children hang out on top of a wall in a refugee camp in Sevare January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT POLITICS) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 6:25 odp.
A woman grinds millet in a refugee camp in Sevare January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT SOCIETY) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 6:42 odp.
A woman walks past a child playing with water in a refugee camp in Sevare January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT SOCIETY) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 6:44 odp.
A child sits on the ground in a refugee camp in Sevare January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT SOCIETY) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 6:46 odp.
A child plays with water in a refugee camp in Sevare January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 6:19 odp.
A woman washes the face of her child in a refugee camp in Sevare January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT POLITICS) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 6:21 odp.
A woman poses with her child in a refugee camp in Sevare January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT SOCIETY) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 6:45 odp.
A woman looks out of the bus window at a man climbing on the outside, in Sevare January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) Published: Led. 26, 2013, 6:40 odp.
Malian soldiers wounded at the frontline lie on beds at a military clinic in Kati January 27, 2013. French and Malian troops were on Sunday restoring government control over the fabled Saharan trading town of Timbuktu, the latest gain in a fast-moving French-led offensive against al Qaeda-allied fighters occupying northern Mali. REUTERS/Malin Palm (MALI - Tags: MILITARY CONFLICT POLITICS HEALTH) Published: Led. 27, 2013, 4:36 odp.
ATTENTION EDITORS - VISUALS COVERAGE OF SCENES OF DEATH AND INJURY A Malian soldier wounded at the frontline receives medical treatment at a military clinic in Kati January 27, 2013. French and Malian troops were on Sunday restoring government control over the fabled Saharan trading town of Timbuktu, the latest gain in a fast-moving French-led offensive against al Qaeda-allied fighters occupying northern Mali. REUTERS/Malin Palm (MALI - Tags: MILITARY CONFLICT POLITICS HEALTH) TEMPLATE OUT Published: Led. 27, 2013, 4:37 odp.
A Malian soldier wounded at the frontline receives medical treatment at a military clinic in Kati January 27, 2013. French and Malian troops were on Sunday restoring government control over the fabled Saharan trading town of Timbuktu, the latest gain in a fast-moving French-led offensive against al Qaeda-allied fighters occupying northern Mali. REUTERS/Malin Palm (MALI - Tags: MILITARY CONFLICT POLITICS HEALTH TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) Published: Led. 27, 2013, 4:36 odp.
People drive past a road sign written by Islamist rebels at the entrance into Timbuktu January 31, 2013. Mali's president offered Tuareg rebels talks on Thursday in a bid for national reconciliation after a French-led offensive drove their Islamist former allies into mountain hideaways. The sign reads, "The gate of the application of sharia law welcomes you." REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 31, 2013, 7:35 odp.
A destroyed vehicle used by Islamist rebels sits on a road at the entrance into Timbuktu January 31, 2013. Mali's president offered Tuareg rebels talks on Thursday in a bid for national reconciliation after a French-led offensive drove their Islamist former allies into mountain hideaways. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT TRANSPORT) Published: Led. 31, 2013, 8:21 odp.
A destroyed vehicle used by Islamist rebels lies on a road between Diabaly and Timbuktu January 30, 2013. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) Published: Led. 30, 2013, 11:07 odp.
A Tuareg man looks a destroyed vehicle used by Islamist rebels on a road between Diabaly and Timbuktu January 30, 2013. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) Published: Led. 30, 2013, 11:09 odp.
ATTENTION EDITORS - VISUAL COVERAGE OF SCENES OF DEATH AND INJURY The body of a man whom residents said was a member of the radical Islamist group MUJAO lies on the ground after he was killed by shrapnel during French air strikes in the town of Gao January 27, 2013. Picture taken Janaury 27, 2013. REUTERS/Adama Diarra (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS MILITARY) TEMPLATE OUT Published: Led. 31, 2013, 12:40 dop.
ATTENTION EDITORS - VISUAL COVERAGE OF SCENES OF INJURY OR DEATH The charred body of an Islamist rebel is seen near a destroyed vehicle on the road between Diabaly and Timbuktu in Mali January 30, 2013. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CONFLICT) TEMPLATE OUT Published: Led. 30, 2013, 9:38 odp.
A Tuareg man holds a bullet near a destroyed vehicle belonging to Islamist rebels on the road between Diabaly and Timbuktu in Mali January 30, 2013. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CONFLICT SOCIETY) Published: Led. 30, 2013, 9:28 odp.
Bullets which residents say belonged to radical Islamist group MUJAO lie on the ground after they were destroyed by French air strikes in the town of Gao January 27, 2013. Picture taken January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Adama Diarra (MALI - Tags: MILITARY POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) Published: Led. 31, 2013, 12:58 dop.
The remains of weapons are pictured near a destroyed vehicle used by Islamist rebels on the road between Diabaly and Timbuktu in Mali January 30, 2013. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CONFLICT) Published: Led. 30, 2013, 10:06 odp.
A gun is pictured near a destroyed vehicle used by Islamist rebels on the road between Diabaly and Timbuktu in Mali January 30, 2013. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CONFLICT) Published: Led. 30, 2013, 9:30 odp.
Men sit outside a shop as Malian and French flags decorate a street in Timbuktu January 31, 2013. Mali's president offered Tuareg rebels talks on Thursday in a bid for national reconciliation after a French-led offensive drove their Islamist former allies into mountain hideaways. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT SOCIETY) Published: Led. 31, 2013, 6:34 odp.
A Malian man smokes a cigarette in front of a shop with Malian and French flags hung outside in Timbuktu January 31, 2013. Mali's president offered Tuareg rebels talks on Thursday in a bid for national reconciliation after a French-led offensive drove their Islamist former allies into mountain hideaways. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) Published: Led. 31, 2013, 7:04 odp.
A French armoured personnel carrier with soldiers patrols the area outside Timbuktu February 1, 2013. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT) Published: Úno. 1, 2013, 7:15 odp.
Islamist rebel prisoners guarded by Malian gendarmes are seen at a military camp in the centre of Timbuktu February 1, 2013. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT) Published: Úno. 1, 2013, 7:14 odp.
Islamist rebel prisoners guarded by Malian gendarmes are seen at a military camp in the centre of Timbuktu February 1, 2013. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT) Published: Úno. 1, 2013, 7:11 odp.
Islamist rebel prisoners guarded by Malian gendarmes are seen at a military camp in the centre of Timbuktu February 1, 2013. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT) Published: Úno. 1, 2013, 7:12 odp.
Malian gendarmes show weapons used by Islamist rebels at a military camp in the centre of Timbuktu February 1, 2013. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT) Published: Úno. 1, 2013, 7:27 odp.
Malian gendarmes show weapons used by Islamist rebels at a military camp in the centre of Timbuktu February 1, 2013. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT) Published: Úno. 1, 2013, 7:04 odp.
Malian gendarmes show weapons used by Islamist rebels at a military camp in the centre of Timbuktu February 1, 2013. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT) Published: Úno. 1, 2013, 7:28 odp.
Boxes of munitions stolen by Islamist rebels are seen in the Malian military camp of Goundam January 31, 2013. Mali's president offered Tuareg rebels talks on Thursday in a bid for national reconciliation after a French-led offensive drove their Islamist former allies into mountain hideaways. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 31, 2013, 8:33 odp.
A museum guard picks up boxes holding ancient manuscripts, which were partially damaged by Islamist rebels, at the Ahmed Baba Institute, or Ahmed Baba Centre for Documentation and Research, in Timbuktu January 31, 2013. The majority of Timbuktu's ancient manuscripts appear to be safe and undamaged after the Saharan city's 10-month occupation by Islamist rebel fighters, experts said on Wednesday, rejecting some media reports of their widespread destruction. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT SOCIETY) Published: Led. 31, 2013, 8:04 odp.
Boxes holding ancient manuscripts, which were partially damaged by Islamist rebels, are seen at the Ahmed Baba Institute, or Ahmed Baba Centre for Documentation and Research, in Timbuktu January 31, 2013. The majority of Timbuktu's ancient manuscripts appear to be safe and undamaged after the Saharan city's 10-month occupation by Islamist rebel fighters, experts said on Wednesday, rejecting some media reports of their widespread destruction. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT SOCIETY) Published: Led. 31, 2013, 8:11 odp.
A museum guard displays a burnt ancient manuscript at the Ahmed Baba Institute, or Ahmed Baba Centre for Documentation and Research, in Timbuktu January 31, 2013. The majority of Timbuktu's ancient manuscripts appear to be safe and undamaged after the Saharan city's 10-month occupation by Islamist rebel fighters, experts said on Wednesday, rejecting some media reports of their widespread destruction. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) Published: Led. 31, 2013, 6:53 odp.
A museum guard displays a burnt ancient manuscript in its box at the Ahmed Baba Institute, or Ahmed Baba Centre for Documentation and Research, in Timbuktu January 31, 2013. The majority of Timbuktu's ancient manuscripts appear to be safe and undamaged after the Saharan city's 10-month occupation by Islamist rebel fighters, experts said on Wednesday, rejecting some media reports of their widespread destruction. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT SOCIETY) Published: Led. 31, 2013, 3:25 odp.
¨ France's President Francois Hollande (on steps) and Mali's interim President Dioncounda Traore (in plane doorway) arrive at the airport of Bamako, as they return from Timbuktu during his one-day trip, February 2, 2013. Malians chanting "Thank you, France!" mobbed President Francois Hollande on Saturday as he visited the desert city of Timbuktu, retaken from Islamist rebels, and pledged France's sustained support for Mali to expel jihadists. REUTERS/Adama Diarra (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST MILITARY TRANSPORT POLITICS) Published: Úno. 2, 2013, 4:54 odp.
French President Francois Hollande (L) arrives with Mali's interim president Dioncounda Traore at the Bamako airport February 2, 2013. Malians chanting "Thank you, France!" mobbed Hollande on Saturday as he visited the desert city of Timbuktu, retaken from Islamist rebels, and pledged France's sustained support for Mali to expel jihadists. Hollande, accompanied by his ministers for defence, foreign affairs and development, was on a one-day trip to the Sahel nation to support French troops who in three weeks have ousted fighters allied with al Qaeda from Mali's main northern towns. REUTERS/Eric Feferberg/Pool (MALI - Tags: CONFLICT POLITICS) Published: Úno. 2, 2013, 5:10 odp.
REFILE - CORRECTING IPTC CREDIT France's President Francois Hollande (C) greets Malian government officials while flanked by Malia's interim president Dioncounda Traore (white scarf) before speaking at the Independence Plaza in Bamako, Mali February 2, 2013. France will withdraw its troops from Mali once the Sahel state has restored sovereignty over its national territory and a U.N.-backed African military force can take over from the French soldiers, Hollande said on Saturday. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CONFLICT) Published: Úno. 2, 2013, 8:25 odp.
France's President Francois Hollande (C) greets a cheering crowd at Independence Plaza in Bamako, Mali February 2, 2013. France will withdraw its troops from Mali once the Sahel state has restored sovereignty over its national territory and a U.N.-backed African military force can take over from the French soldiers, Hollande said on Saturday. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CONFLICT) Published: Úno. 2, 2013, 7:48 odp.
France's President Francois Hollande greets a cheering crowd at Independence Plaza in Bamako, Mali February 2, 2013. France will withdraw its troops from Mali once the Sahel state has restored sovereignty over its national territory and a U.N.-backed African military force can take over from the French soldiers, Hollande said on Saturday. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CONFLICT) Published: Úno. 2, 2013, 7:42 odp.
REFILE - CORRECTING IPTC CREDIT A Malian man painted in the colours of the French flag and with the words reading: "Thank you France" stands next to a crowd before the arrival of France's President Francois Hollande at the Independence Plaza in Bamako, Mali February 2, 2013. France will withdraw its troops from Mali once the Sahel state has restored sovereignty over its national territory and a U.N.-backed African military force can take over from the French soldiers, Hollande said on Saturday. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CONFLICT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) Published: Úno. 2, 2013, 8:24 odp.
REFILE - CORRECTING IPTC CREDIT A Malian man painted in the colours of the French flag and with the words reading: "Welcome the savior Francois Hollande" poses for a picture before the arrival of France's President Francois Hollande at the Independence Plaza in Bamako, Mali February 2, 2013. France will withdraw its troops from Mali once the Sahel state has restored sovereignty over its national territory and a U.N.-backed African military force can take over from the French soldiers, Hollande said on Saturday. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CONFLICT) Published: Úno. 2, 2013, 8:23 odp.
A Malian wears a badge in the centre of Timbuktu February 1, 2013. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT) Published: Úno. 1, 2013, 7:41 odp.
A Malian man waves a Mali flag as France's President Francois Hollande (not pictured) speaks at Independence Plaza in Bamako, Mali February 2, 2013. France will withdraw its troops from Mali once the Sahel state has restored sovereignty over its national territory and a U.N.-backed African military force can take over from the French soldiers, Hollande said on Saturday. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CONFLICT) Published: Úno. 2, 2013, 8:07 odp.
Malians celebrate on their motorcycles a visit by France's President Francois Hollande in Bamako, Mali February 2, 2013. France will withdraw its troops from Mali once the Sahel state has restored sovereignty over its national territory and a U.N.-backed African military force can take over from the French soldiers, Hollande said on Saturday. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CONFLICT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) Published: Úno. 2, 2013, 9:19 odp.
REFILE - CORRECTING IPTC CREDIT France's President Francois Hollande (2nd L) joins hands with Mali's interim president Dioncounda Traore after Traore spoke at Independence Plaza in Bamako, Mali February 2, 2013. France will withdraw its troops from Mali once the Sahel state has restored sovereignty over its national territory and a U.N.-backed African military force can take over from the French soldiers, Hollande said on Saturday. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CONFLICT) Published: Úno. 2, 2013, 8:22 odp.
France's President Francois Hollande (C) and France's Foreign Affairs Minister Laurent Fabius (L) stand as Mali's interim president Dioncounda Traore (R) speaks to a crowd at Independence Plaza in Bamako, Mali February 2, 2013. France will withdraw its troops from Mali once the Sahel state has restored sovereignty over its national territory and a U.N.-backed African military force can take over from the French soldiers, Hollande said on Saturday. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CONFLICT) Published: Úno. 2, 2013, 7:34 odp.
France's President Francois Hollande looks at a crowd in Independence Plaza in Bamako, Mali February 2, 2013. France will withdraw its troops from Mali once the Sahel state has restored sovereignty over its national territory and a U.N.-backed African military force can take over from the French soldiers, Hollande said on Saturday. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CONFLICT HEADSHOT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) Published: Úno. 2, 2013, 8:11 odp.
People gather to greet French President Francois Hollande during his two-hour-long visit to Timbuktu February 2, 2013. Malians chanting "Thank you, France!" mobbed Hollande on Saturday as he visited the desert city of Timbuktu, retaken from Islamist rebels, and pledged France's sustained support for Mali to expel jihadists. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT) Published: Úno. 2, 2013, 3:59 odp.
People gather to greet French President Francois Hollande during his two-hour-long visit to Timbuktu February 2, 2013. Malians chanting "Thank you, France!" mobbed Hollande on Saturday as he visited the desert city of Timbuktu, retaken from Islamist rebels, and pledged France's sustained support for Mali to expel jihadists. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT) Published: Úno. 2, 2013, 2:08 odp.
France's President Francois Hollande greets people in the center of Timbuktu February 2, 2013. Malians chanting "Thank you, France!" mobbed Hollande on Saturday as he visited the desert city of Timbuktu, retaken from Islamist rebels, and pledged France's sustained support for Mali to expel jihadists. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) Published: Úno. 2, 2013, 2:40 odp.
France's President Francois Hollande (5thR) flanked by Mali's interim president Dioncounda Traore (3dR), French Foreign Affairs minister Laurent Fabius (4thR) and UNESCO general director Irina Bokova (C) visit the archives where documents were burnt in Timbuktu during his one-day visit in Mali, February 2, 2013. Islamists had torched the building housing priceless ancient manuscripts as they fled the town. French President Hollande flew to Mali on Saturday to support French troops fighting Islamist rebels in the Sahel nation and he visited the famed ancient city of Timbuktu that was recaptured from al Qaeda-allied fighters six days ago. REUTERS/Fred Dufour/Pool (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CONFLICT CIVIL UNREST) Published: Úno. 2, 2013, 12:55 odp.
Malian soldiers leave Timbuktu in a pickup truck January 31, 2013. Mali's president offered Tuareg rebels talks on Thursday in a bid for national reconciliation after a French-led offensive drove their Islamist former allies into mountain hideaways. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MILITARY) Published: Led. 31, 2013, 8:26 odp.
A French aircraft drops military supplies at Gao airport January 28, 2013. Timbuktu and Gao, the main Malian towns held by Islamist insurgents since last year, fell to the French at the weekend, and French troops also seized the airport at Kidal, the last urban bastion abandoned by the rebels. Picture taken January 28, 2013. REUTERS/Adama Diarra (MALI - Tags: MILITARY POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) Published: Úno. 1, 2013, 10:33 dop.
Military supplies are airdrooped by a French aircraft (not pictured) at Gao airport January 28, 2013. Timbuktu and Gao, the main Malian towns held by Islamist insurgents since last year, fell to the French at the weekend, and French troops also seized the airport at Kidal, the last urban bastion abandoned by the rebels. Picture taken January 28, 2013. REUTERS/Adama Diarra (MALI - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY CIVIL UNREST) Published: Úno. 1, 2013, 10:39 dop.
Residents look at the remains of vehicles which they said belonged to radical Islamist group MUJAO, after they were hit by French air strikes in the town of Gao January 27, 2013. Picture taken January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Adama Diarra (MALI - Tags: CIVIL UNREST MILITARY POLITICS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) Published: Led. 31, 2013, 5:25 dop.
Malian soldiers with their faces covered sit on a bench in the recently recaptured town of Gao January 27, 2013. French and Malian troops retook the major Saharan trading towns of Gao and Timbuktu from Islamist rebels at the weekend. Picture taken January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Adama Diarra (MALI - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MILITARY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) Published: Led. 31, 2013, 9:37 dop.